Question

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EXPLAIN WHY THE FOLLOWING ARE MADE OF THERMOSETTING PLASTICS:


1. SAUCEPAN HANDLES

2. ELECTRIC PLUGS/SWITCHES /PLUG BOARDS
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Answer 1

Answer:

the handles of a saucepan are made of thermosetting plastic because it is a bad conductor of heat and does not get heated up while cooking. ... The electric current does not pass through such plastics.

Thermosetting plastics such as bakelite are poor conductors of heat and electricity. Therefore, they are used for making electric plugs, switches, plug boards, etc.

Answer 2

(a) The handles of a saucepan are made of thermosetting plastic because it is a bad conductor of heat and does not get heated up while cooking.

(b) Electric plugs/ switches/ plug boards are saucepan is made of thermosetting plastic because it is a bad conductor of electricity.

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